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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 789.39 and 481.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 789.39 and 481.84 is: 721.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 789.39 = 481.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/789.39 = 481.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 789.39 × 481.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 380,359.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,359.68/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.81

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